New article: Identifying What Runs at Startup on SQL Server
Another article has published over at MSSQLTips.com. This one covers how to identify what stored procedures are set to run when...
2012-01-30
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Databases – Infrastructure – Security
You require WHAT for a license?
I was trying to acquire a license for a product I was trying to look at using a free program....
2012-01-26
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About those backups...
So I went to present at Charleston PASS on Thursday night and of course I had my standard contact information...
2012-01-30 (first published: 2012-01-25)
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Clicking on Links in Email
Every security awareness presentation makes the warning about opening attachments or clicking on links in emails when you don't know...
2012-01-24
1,250 reads
New Article: How to audit sysadmin members on multiple servers using PowerShell
My first article of 2012 has published over at MSSQLTips.com. This one covers the basic technique for using PowerShell to audit...
2012-01-23
1,940 reads
Speaking at Charleston PASS on January 19th
I will be presenting on SQL Server security on January 19th in Charleston, SC. You can find the details at...
2012-01-04
857 reads
Renewed as MVP for SQL Server
I have been renewed as an MVP for SQL Server. This is my 4th award. It's humbling to receive the...
2012-01-02
1,262 reads
January Midlands PASS meeting - Hosting Ed Wilson, the "Scripting Guy"
On January 10, 2012, Midlands PASS is pleased to welcome back PowerShell expert and teacher, Ed Wilson (blog | twitter), and...
2011-12-30
1,691 reads
What is SQL Saturday?
I saw the following post from Andy Warren (blog | twitter), one of the creators of SQL Saturday. He was trying to...
2011-12-29
2,786 reads
SQLRally 2012 - Dallas Registration Is Open!
Want 2 days of Microsoft SQL Server training where you can hand-pick what you're learning about for the low price...
2011-11-30
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Blogs
Vibe Coding a Login Tracking System
By Steve Jones
A customer was asking about tracking logins and logouts in Redgate Monitor. We don’t...
4 CPE Opportunity (Virtual) for Charity
By Brian Kelley
Every year, the South Carolina State Internal Auditors Association and the South Carolina Midlands...
Data Céilí 2026 Call for Speakers!
Data Céilí 2026 Call for Speakers is now live! Data Céilí (pronounced kay-lee), is...
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UNISTR Basics
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Question of the Day
UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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